On November 11th, the Guardian posted an article on the Slave Rebellion Reenactment. To read the whole story, go to https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/11/louisiana-slave-rebellion-reenactment-artist-dread-scott

Scott hoped from the outset that the piece would represent a transformative experience for all of those taking part. Many participants, like pastor Donald August, came from southern Louisiana and traced their ancestry back to slavery in this region.

Oliver Laughland, Senior Reporter for the Guardian

For many taking part, it was an experience grounded in the trauma and complications of the present day.

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